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Coping Skills for Depression
Symptoms of depression can make it hard to do just about anything. Many people report having trouble getting out of bed, feeling lethargic, or absently going through the motions of the day. They may be sad, or simply feel numb and detached from things that used to be...
9 Traits of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by an unstable sense of self, an extreme fear of abandonment, and difficulties with relationships. In addition, there is a pervasive sense of identity disturbance- people lack awareness of who they are, and they...
I think I’m a Narcissist: Now What?
If you believe you have narcissistic traits or are living with narcissistic personality disorder, you might feel angry, confused, or even hopeless. While there is now more awareness about narcissism, most resources empower other people to set boundaries or leave the...
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Married to Narcissism: Spotting the Signs & Finding Relief
The word narcissist is frequently used to describe people who are egotistical or selfish. But this label is probably thrown around more than it should be, as the traits of true narcissism may indicate a serious underlying issue. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
PTSD: Understanding the Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen when someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD refers to a cluster of physical and emotional symptoms that can affect someone’s overall well-being. Research shows that PTSD affects...
Why Is Mental Health Education Important?
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults experiences a mental health condition during an average year. Additionally, about half of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point during their lifetime. Many people struggle with their conditions in...
Is Anorexia a Mental Illness?
Anorexia is both an eating disorder and a mental illness. It’s the third-highest chronic illness among adolescents. A life-threatening disease, research shows that the mortality rate associated with anorexia is 12x higher than the death rate of all other causes...
Is Enmeshment Hurting Your Relationships?
Enmeshment refers to a dysfunctional relationship pattern lacking clear or healthy boundaries. The level of closeness often becomes constraining and detrimental. Over time, this pattern can result in mental health problems, developmental delays, and serious problems...
Understand & Overcoming 3 Types of Trauma: Acute, Chronic, and Complex
Three types of trauma include; acute trauma, chronic trauma, and complex trauma. There are additional types and subtypes that can affect everyone differently. Research shows that approximately 60% of adults indicate a history of abuse or difficult family issues during...
How Do You React to Uncertainty? Understanding Your Body’s Response
In many parts of the world, we are closing in on a full year of the Covid-19 pandemic. While there may be a light at the end of the tunnel with increasing vaccine availability and distribution, we are certainly not yet out of the woods. Whatever this year...